The Chit Chat Chit Chat Thread

[donaldtoo]

We have a propane run fireplace but of course you need electricity to run it so I am not sure if it saves money in the winter to run it.

Isn't the electricity only used for a short time to ignite the propane?
Unless, maybe, it also has some kind of electronic display/control on the wall?
Even then, I would think those things would draw very little power.

 

[Wrangler-Rick]

Whelp, the hardest part is over. I convinced my dad to let me get a kitten.

And now I have placed an order on Amazon for toys, a litter box, a carrier, and scratchers. I'm going to call the shelter on Friday for an estimate of when they'll have kittens. Might go on Saturday, if not, then next week.

I've boxed up 4 barn cats for you, they're on the way now!

ps Wear really thick clothes and gloves when you open the box - they were really mean before they went into it....

 

[Gabe1]

We didn't have Chick-Fil-As near us until recently and still the closest one is an hour away. I haven't been to that one but I went to the one in the Orlando Airport food court. I got a chicken sandwich and hubby got the nuggets and neither of us were super impressed. Perhaps it was because it was in the airport.

I'm not likely the one to give a chicken review because of the end result 3x however we have not had them in IL all that long but my DS first discovered Chic the first time he was living in Florida. When the first one opened in N. IL he dragged me there, he was so freak'n happy.

 

[Gabe1]

Good morning everyone!

I took the dog for a walk this morning and I hoped it would go better than the one I took her on last night. Last night we basically were a block away and she decided she did not want to walk any further. It wasn't super hot, it was in the low 80's and we were basically in the shade. But anyway, she just stopped and refused to move anymore until I said, "Fine, take me home then" and then she happily turned around and started walking home. So it was a nice turn around the block.

This morning was a different story she was raring to go and we did a mile route. We saw two bunnies though, the first one she wanted to chase and I had trouble getting her to focus back on the walk. The second one was at the end of walk and she basically looked at the bunny and then at me and a look of "Mom, I just can't chase it but I want to". It was kind of funny.

Walt had a pet bunny in our backyard. He'd stick his face in her bush, she'd hop out he'd walk and catch up to her she would dart but in slow-mo, he didn't really chase her and never wanted to harm her. This went on for years. She still lives on in the bush back aside my garage.

 

[ajrwdwgirl]

Walt had a pet bunny in our backyard. He'd stick his face in her bush, she'd hop out he'd walk and catch up to her she would dart but in slow-mo, he didn't really chase her and never wanted to harm her. This went on for years. She still lives on in the bush back aside of my garage.

Cute! Kapono definitely doesn't want to make friends. My sister has told me that when Kapono stay with her, she has seen K stalking some of the birds but has never caught one (thank goodness). Must be the terrier in her.

 

[donaldtoo]

Actually, I'm surprised it's not more...!!!

 

[Gabe1]

My aunt ended up deciding to keep her cat. But...I'm thinking we're going to get a kitten. Belle basically stopped eating while I was away, and the other day, she decided to tell me she wasn't getting enough attention by pooping on my bedroom floor. So...she needs a buddy. I called the shelter to ask what animals they had available, and they're going to have some really young kittens available possibly next week. And all-black or tuxedos, which is what I would want. So...yup. The plan to get another cat stands.

I look forward to Belle and Kitty stories.

 

[Gabe1]

I've never been particularly impressed with it myself, but if I remember correctly, one of their most popular things is waffle fries, which I really don't like. If I'm going to eat chicken, I'd rather go to KFC. But, I also have to admit that in recent years I have boycotted Chick-fil-A because of personal issues I have with the company. So I wouldn't eat there even if I liked it, but it helps that I don't.

And it is those personal issues that got the Company booted out of
Illini Student Union.

 

[Cesar R M]

Isn't the electricity only used for a short time to ignite the propane?
Unless, maybe, it also has some kind of electronic display/control on the wall?
Even then, I would think those things would draw very little power.

unless it has other fancy things.
Like thermostat and automatic turning on and off based on temps.

 

[donaldtoo]

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11 days until National Hot Dog Day.

Good one!
I actually knew that (although, it was actually "Hot dogs!" - plural ).
Steamboat Willie was the first sound cartoon, but, The Karnival Kid was the first movie he spoke in...!

 

[Gabe1]

I'm not going to lie. I had their sandwiches years ago before I knew what I know now about them. I thought they were amazing. Sadly, they will never get another dime from me. Grrrrr.

Amen

 

[donaldtoo]

unless it has other fancy things.
Like thermostat and automatic turning on and off based on temps.

Yes, that's what I was talking about. But, it's my understanding that those should all still be very short draws of power for quick operations... temp. up/down, power on/off, etc.

 

[StarWarsGirl]

I look forward to Belle and Kitty stories.

If I get a female, it will likely be Belle and Jasmine.

If I get a male, I have three choices:
Bagheera, if all black
Figaro
Jiffy (Mischief Jr., after my mom's first cat she had when I was a baby)

 

[Gabe1]

My boys get to go to the pool tomorrow. Guess that also means I have to change my avatar

the avatar still looks safe Did it Rain?

 

[StarWarsGirl]

I've boxed up 4 barn cats for you, they're on the way now!

ps Wear really thick clothes and gloves when you open the box - they were really mean before they went into it....

There's a farm behind our house, so...we already have plenty of barn cats.

Actually, my mom's cat Mischief was a barn cat. She got him when he was a very young kitten. He's responsible for turning me into a cat person. He used to jump in my crib and play guard cat when I was sleeping. When I was a toddler and got an actual bed, he started sleeping next to me. I have picture of him sleeping with me hanging on my wall.

 

[Gabe1]

If I get a female, it will likely be Belle and Jasmine.

If I get a male, I have three choices:
Bagheera, if all black
Figaro
Jiffy (Mischief Jr., after my mom's first cat she had when I was a baby)

So fun! Have you ever had a boy cat?

 

[Gabe1]

There's a farm behind our house, so...we already have plenty of barn cats.

Actually, my mom's cat Mischief was a barn cat. She got him when he was a very young kitten. He's responsible for turning me into a cat person. He used to jump in my crib and play guard cat when I was sleeping. When I was a toddler and got an actual bed, he started sleeping next to me. I have picture of him sleeping with me hanging on my wall.

My female Golden slept outside my DD bedroom door. They were only 2 months apart but by the time they were a year old the Golden took to my DD like she was her kid. Wherever DD went Golden went. If the kid went to the backyard so did she. Wouldn't come inside until she did. Her charge was the DD.

 

[Gabe1]

The spoils of our farmers market plunder:
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I wish we had a red onion but it was still good!

Yum!

I finally got somethings at the Farmers Market. Cuc's, Zuc's, Tomatoes-nice large ones and Peaches.

 

[Gabe1]

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Wow! How beautiful.

 

[donaldtoo]

OK gang, I'm out...!
Y'all be cool...!!!
Laterrrrrrrrrrr...!!!!!